Because he wanted to.
Admiral Richard Howe was a British Admiral who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years War, the Revolutionary War, and the French Revolution. General William Howe was a British General who was in command of British forces in North America during the Revolutionary War.
Richard Lee - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1765.
Richard Webb - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1870.
Richard Webb - Royal Navy officer - died in 1950.
Richard Edwards - Royal Navy officer - died in 1773.
Richard Onslow - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1904.
Richard Dacres - Royal Navy officer - was born in 1761-09.
Richard Lee - Royal Navy officer - died on 1837-08-05.
Richard Dacres - Royal Navy officer - died on 1837-01-22.
Richard Onslow - Royal Navy officer - died on 1975-12-16.
Richard Anson has written: 'A list of Catholic officers on the active list of the Royal navy, Royal marines, Royal naval reserve, R.N. volunteer reserve etc., December 1918' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Royal Marines, Great Britain. Royal Naval Reserve, Great Britain. Royal Navy
Yes, the Royal Navy is also referred to as the British Royal Navy or the Royal British Navy.